Nescot Courses

Business and Administration: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for people aged 16 or above, looking for on the job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace.

Course Code:

N8609

Study Type:

Part Time

Academic Level:

Level 3

Award:

Advanced Apprenticeship in Business & Administration

Awarded by:

NCFE

Course Length

12-18 Months (dependent on entry experience). Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Staff will have a range of job titles e.g. office manager, administration team leader, personal assistant, business development executive. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from the College Apprenticeship Team will help you find an employer and place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent on work places being available.

Employers will look for:o Good communication skillso Reliability, flexibility and good timekeepingo Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiativeo Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

To gain the full apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

Whilst your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship you will also need to demonstrate to potential employers that you possess the relevant skills and personal qualities and are willing to work and learn.Employers will look for:

Good communication skills

Reliable, flexible and good timekeeping

Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Enthusiastic and willing to learn

To begin this course you must be eligible to work within England or the European Economic Area (EEC) and be employed for a minimum of 30 hours in a relevant job role and be able to attend college on a part-time basis. Your employer must commit to supporting you throughout your apprenticeship and provide on-the-job learning as well as your college based off-the-job learning.

If you do not have an employer to support your apprenticeship the college will support you to find an employer through our dedicated employer support team.

You will also need to have achieved GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 (or comparable qualification) in English, maths and ICT. Under special circumstances, the college could consider a grade 3. Please note, you may also be required to undertake an initial assessment prior to enrolment in order to assess your current level of English, maths and ICT. Your interviewer will discuss with you want minimum level you will need to achieve at initial assessment.

Additionally, if you have already obtained a level 4 or above qualification then you will not be eligible for apprenticeship funding. Individuals who already have a qualification at level 4 or above are only eligible for funding for a higher apprenticeship at level 5 or above.

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The Business Department

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